EASA 2020-0180

Requires a one-time inspection of each affected fuel tank and, depending on findings, replacement with a serviceable tank. A manufacturing non-conformity has been reported on an EC 175 B fuel tank, returned for repair, involving reduced coverage of the external fabric layer on the metallic plates. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to fuel leakage, possibly resulting in fire ignition conditions on board following an otherwise survivable impact.